llama
|lla-ma|
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/ˈlɑːmə/
South American pack animal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'llama' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'llama', which was borrowed from Quechua 'lama'.
Historical Evolution
'llama' was borrowed directly from Spanish into English in the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the animal used for carrying loads, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a pack animal by Andean cultures since pre-Hispanic times.
The llama carried the supplies up the mountain.
Synonyms
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